Stay informed and safe with these apps

Here’s some apps to download onto your phone to stay apprised of the coronavirus and how to know whether to see a doctor if you’re experiencing symptoms. 

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BAPTIST HEALTH CARE ON DEMAND
4.9 out of 5 stars | 2.8K ratings

With immediate, virtual access and board-certified doctors 24/7, get the answers to your questions and concerns while evaluating your risk with the Baptist Health Care on Demand app. Following guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Baptist Health is encouraging people who may be experiencing symptoms similar to those of COVID-19 to stay home and see a doctor from their smartphone, tablet or computer. “Care on Demand is really the first ‘front door’ potentially for many patients regarding this illness,” said David Mishkin, M.D., medical director of Baptist Health Care On Demand. “We advise patients who may be low-risk, and we can be a resource for patients who may be of higher risk. We can start that pathway to get you care.” He adds that Baptist Health’s Care On Demand has “specific protocols when a patient does meet (COVID-19) criteria for an in-person evaluation based on their assessment on our tele-platform (Care On Demand).”

HEALTHYLYNKED COVID-19 TRACKER
4.6 out of 5 stars | 25K ratings

HealthyLynked, a Naples-based company that transfers accurate medical information between patients and their healthcare providers, developed its own coronavirus tracker with the most recent data from the World Health Organization. Data is color-coded on a map to reflect WHO confirmed cases. It also tracks app users who have not tested positive for the virus and are asymptomatic, have not tested positive but have 

APPLE COVID-19
4.5 out 5 stars | 1.2K ratings

Developed with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the White House, the app contains a screening tool with a series of questions in event a person believes they might have the coronavirus. Simply answer the eight questions about symptoms, travel and contact you’ve had and receive feedback on what you should be doing, whether it be talk to a doctor or maintain social distance to stay healthy. The app also contains frequently asked questions about COVID-19 to help you navigate through concerns you might have. Data provided in the app will not be shared with Apple, the CDC or anyone without your permission. 

symptoms such as cough and fever, and self reported that they tested positive. The app also allows users to self-report symptoms, if they test positive for the virus and alert contacts so that they can seek medical care to prevent spread.